Fire Communications Dispatcher — 24/7 Critical Roles

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Hamilton (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Hamilton, TX is seeking a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate emergency responses and maintain clear radio communications. The role requires attention to detail and the ability to manage incident information under established procedures.

Fire dispatch positions may involve working irregular hours, including overnights or weekends, with training provided by the hiring agency.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (required).
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for some assignments.
• Comfort with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• Verify incident locations, access information, and reported risks.
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus using approved response assignments.
• Monitor radio channels, unit availability, and incident status.
• Relay information about occupants, hazards, and changing conditions.
• Process requests for additional resources through established procedures.
• Coordinate mutual-aid communications when assigned.
• Record dispatch times, unit movements, and significant incident updates.

Skills

Clear radio communication

Organized information handling

Computer systems familiarity

Accurate data entry

Maps reading

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Radio communication equipment

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Hamilton, TX is seeking a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate emergency responses and maintain clear radio communications. The role requires attention to detail and the ability to manage incident information under established procedures.

Fire dispatch positions may involve working irregular hours, including overnights or weekends, with training provided by the hiring agency.